Livestock Judging
Livestock judging is a process of evaluating, selecting, placing, and learning the various livestock species-beef cattle, sheep, and swine.
Livestock Judging in the eyes of a 4-H livestock project
Judging is the foundation of any 4-H livestock project. Feeding, exercising, grooming, and showing the animal are all important aspects of A 4-H project; however, none may be as exciting as selecting a project animal. Selection of project animals is actually judging livestock, comparing the merits of one animal against the merits of other potential project animals. This selection process is just one of many applications of livestock evaluation and judging. Livestock producers, breeders, feeders and buyers evaluate livestock for their potential as either breeding or market animals.
WHY JUDGE LIVESTOCK?
To judge livestock is to differentiate between superior, average, and inferior animals within different livestock industries. Producers are looking for the most desirable animals for their particular needs. Producers often compare their own livestock to those of others. Using their judging knowledge and skills, producers analyze the potential value of animals for particular purposes.
